Organizational Patterns and Persuasive Techniques

Question 1

Texts that explain

Answer 1

Expository Texts

Question 2

An insert that provides more information about the text we are reading.

Answer 2

Sidebar

Question 3

Section titles which identify a main idea or topic of a particular section of text.

Answer 3

Subheadings

Question 4

Compares/contrasts two or more things.

Give an example!

Answer 4

Compare/Contrast organizational pattern

Answers will vary for the second part.

Question 5

Authors use these to develop main ideas and express viewpoints

Answer 5

Organizational Patterns

Question 6

Provide information about a graphic aid.

Answer 6

Captions

Question 7

Maps, photographs, charts and graphs

Answer 7

Graphic Aids

Question 8

Tells you the topic of the article.

Answer 8

Title

Question 9

Is much shorter than the original text. Includes only the most important information.

Answer 9

Summary

Question 10

Progresses in order from start to finish (like a timeline—first… next… then… last…).

Give an example!

Answer 10

Chronological/Sequential

Answers will vary for the second part.

Question 11

States (tells) a problem and provides a successful solution.

Give an example!

Answer 11

Problem/Solution

Answers will vary for the second part.

Question 12

Often used to sort in an organizational pattern called classification. Written in the form of a list.

Give an example!

Answer 12

List

Answers will vary for the second part.

Question 13

Shows how one event brings about (causes) another.

Give an example!

Answer 13

Cause/Effect

Answers will vary for the second part.

Question 14

Proposes a topic and supports it with details.

Give an example!

Answer 14

Proposition/Support

Answers will vary for the second part.

Question 15

First person to draw and label an expository bubble map wins!

Answer 15

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Question 16

First person to draw and label an expository pillar wins!

Answer 16

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Question 17

Put these in the proper order:

• Main Idea Blurbs
• Lead Sentence
• Topic Sentence

Answer 17

LS
TS
MIB

Question 18

Why do we use different organizational patterns when writing expository texts?

Answer 18

We use different organizational patterns depending on the content we are writing about, and also depending on how we would like to present our information.

Question 19

Methods that are used to sway a person’s heart/mind (to move their emotions/thoughts)

Answer 19

Persuasive Techniques

Question 20

Taps into people’s desire to belong to a group.

Answer 20

Bandwagon

Question 21

Relies on words with strongly positive or negative associations (connections). EXAMPLE: Words with positive associations, Words with negative associations.

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Loaded Language

Question 22

Relies on the backing of a celebrity, an expert, or a satisfied customer. They give their testimony about how well the item works.

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Testimonial

Question 23

Uses strong feelings rather than facts and evidence, to persuade. EXAMPLE: Appeal to Fear, Appeal to Vanity

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Emotional Appeals

Question 24

Makes people feel as if their safety, security, or health is in danger.

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Appeal to fear

Question 25

Used to “Sell” a product or an idea by linking (connecting) it with something or someone positive or influential. EXAMPLE: Bandwagon, Testimonials

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Appeals by association (connection)

Question 26

True/False; Explain. Testimonials always include a celebrity or famous sports figure.

Answer 26

No. Testimonials often include celebrities or famous sports figures, but they do not always. Sometimes they include "satisfied customers" and/or other people that look trustworthy (an old lady, a kid, a mom, a teacher, etc.)

Question 27

Uses flattery (compliments) to win people over. (Flattery/compliments/”buttering you up”).

Answer 27

Appeal to Vanity

Question 28

2 points (must get ALL of them to earn any points) What are two types of Emotional Appeals? (in any order)

Answer 28

1. Appeal to Fear | 2. Appeal to Vanity

Question 29

2 points (must get ALL of them to earn any points) What are two types of Appeals by Association? (in any order)

Answer 29

1. Bandwagon | 2. Testimonials

Question 30

2 points (must get ALL of them to earn any points) What are two types of Loaded Language? (in any order)

Answer 30

1. Words with a positive association | 2. Words with a negative association

Question 31

Brings to mind something exciting, comforting, or desirable. Makes you think of/feel positive things when you hear it.

Answer 31

Words with Positive Associations

Question 32

Brings to mind unpleasant images, experiences, or feelings. Makes you think of/feel negative things when you hear it.

Answer 32

Words with Negative Associations

Question 33

Statements that are unclear. (Not detailed. For example, you might vaguely remember something—meaning that you sort of remember it but not in detail. Or maybe your mom asks you if you ate a lot of cookies before dinner and you answer vaguely to keep out of trouble—meaning that you answer her but not in detail. “I had some cookies.” Instead of “I had seven cookies.”)

Answer 33

Vague Language (vague means not detailed)

Question 34

Examples that do not directly relate to (go with) the claim. Ex. Claim: Exercise is important for staying healthy. Support: Dogs like to chase their tails. NOTICE HOW THE SUPPORT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE CLAIM.

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Irrelevant Examples Irrelevant means unrelated (un = not; relate = go with. un+relate= Does not go with).

Question 35

A claim that is based on information that is incorrect, biased, or does not make sense.

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Faulty Reasoning Fault means error/mistake (So you would find an error in their support).

Question 36

A writer's position on a problem or an issue.

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Claim

Question 37

Reasons and evidence that help to prove a claim.

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Support

Question 38

The author's attitude towards a certain issue.

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Viewpoint | How do they view the issue?

Question 39

When trying to persuade, there are always two sides to every topic: __________ and ____________.

Answer 39

For and Against

Question 40

Methods that are used to sway your heart/mind.

Answer 40

Persuasive Techniques